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bout the company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr's, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

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Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Are you detail-oriented and skilled in procurement? We're seeking a Maintenance Buyer to support our production facility by ensuring the timely purchase of parts, tools, and services needed to keep our equipment running efficiently. You'll play a key role in managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and maintaining inventory levels to minimize downtime and ensure that maintenance operations run smoothly. If you have a background in procurement and are ready to make a positive impact, this is the opportunity for you!
What you will be doing
Main responsibilities
    Source and procure parts, equipment, and services needed for maintenance and repair activities.
    Manage relationships with vendors and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
    Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and inventory levels.
    Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
    Collaborate with the maintenance team to forecast part needs and optimize inventory levels.
    Review and approve purchase orders and invoices, ensuring accuracy and budget alignment.
    Track delivery schedules and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely arrival of critical parts.
    Identify opportunities for cost savings through vendor consolidation or strategic sourcing.
    Participate in vendor evaluation and selection processes.
    Assist in budget management by monitoring costs and working to control spending.

What we are searching for
    High school diploma or equivalent; degree in business, procurement, or related field preferred.
    Experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a maintenance or production environment.
    Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
    Knowledge of SOX compliance and corporate procurement policies.
    Excellent organizational and communication skills.
    Familiarity with procurement systems and inventory management software.
    Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
    Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
    Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and urgent needs.

What is it like at Albertsons?
Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  
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